Latest Blog Posts for The facets of life

• Smart Phones and the Age of Distraction: A Video
  on May 30, 2012 in Philosophy Age of Distraction Media Ecology reflective thought SlowTech Smartphones technology
  Like the title says, this is an interesting video about our contemporary use of smart phones and our Age of Distraction.  I won’t provide any commentary for it, mainly because I’m working on another article right now and simply want to d...
• What is the relationship of Genetics to Homosexuality?
  on May 22, 2012 in Philosophy genetics Homosexuality Homosexuality studies journal of personality and social psychology psychology sexual orientation Twin Studies
  One of the most commonly quoted defenses of homosexuality is that they were “born that way.”  They can’t help it- it’s how they were born.  They didn’t ask to be gay; they just are that way.  And if that’s the c...
• There’s been a shift in our perception.
  on May 15, 2012 in Philosophy Baby Documentary Film iPad Lumiere Brothers Media Ecology Train Entering a Station
  There’s been a shift in our perception of the world.  If you ask me, it’s a pretty significant one, though I don’t know why. I have two videos to share with you.  The first is from 1895; it’s an early film clip from the Lumi...
• Out of History: Habit and Diversion in Contemporary Man
  on May 12, 2012 in Philosophy Existentialism Habits Irrational Man Modern Man Pascal William Barret
  “The natural misfortune of our mortal and feeble condition,” Pascal says, “is so wretched that when we consider it closely, nothing can console us.”  Men escape from considering it closely by means of the two sovereign anodyn...
• Why I can’t stand adoration of the Virgin Mary- and I’m a Christian
  on Apr 27, 2012 in Christianity Gospel Grace Catholicism Forgiveness gospel Jesus Love Mary Mercy Trinity Worship
  Yeah, you read that right.  I’m a Christian, and I can’t stand the adoration of the Virgin Mary by the Catholic church.  Let me explain: I’m not Catholic.  I’m Protestant.  That basically means the people I defend as heralds of true Chris...
• The Resurrection of Jesus: what it’s about in less than like, I dunno, two pages.
  on Apr 4, 2012 in Christianity Gospel doubt Faith God Grace Hope Jesus Christ Love Mary Magdalene Resurrection Thomas
  Easter Sunday is all about the resurrection of Jesus.  Christians believe that Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and then three days later was resurrected.  Why is this important?  How can Christians believe that Jesus actually came back to lif...
• The Resurrection of Jesus: what it’s about in less than like, I dunno, two pages.
  on Apr 4, 2012 in Christianity Gospel doubt Faith God Grace Hope Jesus Christ Love Mary Magdalene Resurrection Thomas
  Easter Sunday is all about the resurrection of Jesus.  Christians believe that Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and then three days later was resurrected.  Why is this important?  How can Christians believe that Jesus actually came back to lif...
• The Death of Jesus: what it’s about in less than 1 page, + a video.
  on Apr 3, 2012 in Christianity Gospel Grace Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5 Atonement Cross God Jesus Justification Love Mercy Propitiation Righteous Romans Titus Unconditional Love
  The death of Jesus is kind of a big deal for Christians.  It’s actually what our entire religion is based on.  In this short blog post, I want to talk about why it’s so important.  And the video at the end is really good- if nothing el...
• The Death of Jesus: what it’s about in less than 1 page, + a video.
  on Apr 3, 2012 in Christianity Gospel Grace Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5 Atonement Cross God Jesus Justification Love Mercy Propitiation Righteous Romans Titus Unconditional Love
  The death of Jesus is kind of a big deal for Christians.  It’s actually what our entire religion is based on.  In this short blog post, I want to talk about why it’s so important.  And the video at the end is really good- if nothing el...
• The Passover: what it’s about in less than 1 page.
  on Apr 2, 2012 in Christianity Gospel Egypt Exodus Forgiveness Holy Week Israelites Jesus Christ Lamb Last Supper Love Old Testament Passover Sin
  This is Holy Week for Christians, the week that leads up to the arrest, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  The first thing that I want to write about is the Passover.  What is the Passover, and what significance does it have for Christians?  I thi...

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